Head Cook/Kitchen Manager

Become a Kitchen Manager/Head Cook for an New Horizon Lodge! 

($500 Sign On Bonus)

New Horizon Lodge is an assisted living facility for the elderly community ages (59+) located in Stanton, CA (Near Buena Park). We are currently looking for a dedicated, motivated and highly-qualified HEAD COOK. Submit your application today or give us a call for more details!

Qualifications (non-negotiable):

• Able to pass DOJ FBI live scan criminal background clearance mandated by Community Care Licensing
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in an assisted living environment preferred
• Flexible scheduling. Position may include weekends and holidays

Job Description:

• Prepare and serve food to residents in our community
• Ensure all special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food as directed
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements
• Train new kitchen aide and other staff on proper cooking routines and kitchen procedures
• Follow facility menu and maintain portion control as directed by dietitian
• Identify and develop new initiatives and areas of improvements to better serve our residents
• Order, receive, verify and sign for groceries and deliveries
• Maintain and appropriately handle facility food budgets
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and dining room utensils, informing Administrator of any challenges or safety hazards
• Attend all monthly in-services and facility staff meetings obtaining proper documentation of each meeting or training
• Be fully aware of individual resident likes, dislikes and health restrictions
• Supervise food production for quality of products and service
• Prepare and enforce daily, weekly and monthly kitchen cleaning schedules to maintain compliance with safety and health restrictions

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary supplemental insurance through AFLAC. 

TruCare Community offers 

✦ Competitive wages

✦ Paid training 

✦ Growth opportunities

✦ Bonus & incentive programs

Walk-in applications accepted daily at Human Resources Office from 8:30am to 5pm at 8516 Artesia Blvd., Bellflower CA and at New Horizon Senior Living at 8541 Cerritos Ave., Stanton, CA.